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Dear G&M Hospital Foundation
We hope you have been enjoying our lovely early summer weather.
In our June newsletter, you will meet Anna Benedict from our Foundation in the story, "So What Do You Do?". You will also have an opportunity to tell us how we can improve by taking an online survey. This issue also gives you more in depth information on some of the seminars you may have attended in May as well as an opportunity to see the photos Julie Card from www.mycollingwood.ca took at our Annual Dinner on May 30th. Enjoy!
Please contact us at foundation@cgmh.on.ca if you want more information on an article, upcoming event or have a suggestion for us.
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We're always striving to improve our programs to make them more effective and efficient, so please help us. We've created a confidential online survey for you to complete. It's not long and we really value your opinions. To help us,
click here to complete our confidential survey.
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So What Do You Do?
Profiling our Foundation Office Team
Meet Anna Benedict!
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So what do you do around here?
I am the Annual Giving and Community Education Coordinator.
What is your role and what does it involve?
For my Annual Giving role, I plan, create and produce broad based marketing materials. This includes direct mail pieces, online giving and tribute giving. Our employees are active donors as well and I manage our Employee Giving Club (payroll deduction program).
I also coordinate the annual Wasaga Beach, G&M Hospital Challenge where participants raise funds for the Hospital and participate in the Wasaga Beach Triathlon. Last year, thanks to numerous doctors, staff and community members, we raised over $80,000 which went towards the purchase of our new digital radiography unit.
For my role with community education, I work with our volunteer Community Education Committee. We have an education endowment fund which allows us to present free community-based seminars and programs as well as offer grants for non-profit organizations to hold their own events. These initiatives promote wellness, injury and disease prevention. Our goal is to keep people out of the Hospital by avoiding illness/injury and managing disease more effectively.
What is the most challenging part of your role?
We want to make it easy for people to support us. It is important to match donor interests with our needs. We are always seeking ways of letting our community know that without their support, we would not be able to offer the medical and education services we currently provide.
What else should our community and donors know about your role?
I work with wonderful volunteers on both of my committees who donate their time and talent to bring these education and annual giving programs to fruition.
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Smart Planning = Wise Giving
Our community estate planning seminar on May 4th was very successful. Speaker Malcolm Burrows, was well received and participant feedback was very positive. Malcolm gave us all lots of food for thought and kindly shared his presentation with us. To view or hear Malcolm's presentation and to learn more about how estate planning can benefit you, click here. 
Malcolm D. Burrows is the Manager of Philanthropic Advisory Services for Scotia Private Client Group. Mr. Burrows travels the country speaking about incorporating Planned Giving into your Estate Plan.
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Prevention & Early Detection of Cancer
New Ontario statistics have just been released on breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. Click here to see them. These reports are produced by the Canadian Cancer Society, Public Health Agency of Canada and Statistics Canada. Medical professionals recommend regular screening as a significant step in the prevention and detection of these types of cancer.
Estimated new cases in Ontario:
Breast cancer - 8,900
Cervical cancer - 490
Colorectal cancer (men)- 4,500
Colorectal cancer (women)- 3,800
Estimated deaths in Ontario:
Breast cancer - 2,100
Cervical cancer - 140
Colorectal cancer (men)- 1,850
Colorectal cancer (women)- 1,550
For additional information on what you should know and do about prevention and early detection of cancer, click here.
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Upcoming Events!
17th Annual G&M Golf Classic Tourney
The G&M Golf Classic is now 95% SOLD OUT! And, there are still a few sponsorship opportunities available if you would like in on the action! Hurray and join us for this very popular event. The G&M Golf Classic is September 8th at the Mad River Golf Club. For more information, please call 704.445.8645.
G&M Hospital Challenge - Wasaga Beach Triathlon
Support your physician or G&M staff member by sponsoring a team or individual for this year's triathlon event! This fun, active event is great afor spectators and racers alike. Teams are forming now and beginning to train (or not!) for all or parts of the event. The event is on Saturday, September 11th beginning at 8am at Wasaga Beach #1 area. For more information on sponsoring, forming or joining a team, visit our triathlon website or NEW! 
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Photo Gallery....
Click here to see photos from our May 30th Annual Dinner! There are five separate "galleries" to view, so be sure to see them all.
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Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation | 459 Hume Street | Collingwood | Ontario | L9Y 1W9 | Canada
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